Northumberland bid farewell

After a whirlwind three week expedition, the Raleigh Fieldbase team bid farewell to the 12 member Northumberland team, who are today making their back to the UK. 

Emily teaching the local kids

 

The group completed the planned ten toilets in Telugu Masahalli adding to the existing units built by previous Raleigh groups and in doing so helping this community to reach their goal of safe sanitation for all.   

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Dave discusses the meaning of life with a Budhist Monk

Rich the toilet making pro!

From digging the foundations to laying the brickwork to the final plastering and paint job, the group worked incredibly hard to finish all loos on time. It wasn't all work though, afterall the expedition was as much about getting a unique taste and understanding of India.  Cricket games with locals, endless games of ring-a-rosy with the local kids, nightime fun within the group and some interesting day trips all added to the experience. 

Despite the five hour round trip everyone agreed that the trip to the Golden Temples was well worth it.  The Budhist Monestry is home to some 500 monks exhiled from Tiebet and the group were lucky enough to have their own private tour from one of the devotees. 

On Sunday it was time to head to the neighbouring state of Kerala and embark on a three day advenventure challenge.  Known as the Spice Mountain Challenge the group enjoyed some of the most stunning scenery to be found in Southern India including tea planatations, rice paddies, jungle and the rolling Wayanad Plains.  A major bonus in this monsoon season was the absence of rain not one drop and just a couple of leeches

The journey back to fieldbase took them through a wildlife reserve where they finally spotted the elephants which they have been desperate to see. 

A couple of days here with us - a night of our infamous Crystal Maze, some sightseeing and shopping in Mysore and our adventurers were off again to embark on their bus, train, bus, plane journey back to the UK.

We wish you all well and thank you for being part of Raleigh India.